Tuesday, Sept., 9

• Creekside Environmental Center Grand Opening planned for September 13
  Open House event to include ribbon cut and Center tours

• Clinton Schools Leader Reacts To Death of Student [Dewitt Daily News.com]

• Lincoln Community High School
  Welcome to the start of the 2014-2015 School Year
  By Assistant Principal Rhonda Hyde

• Hundreds flock to Timber Creek Village open house - slideshow

• Boy Scouts get first-hand view of a firefighter work

  • Scouts learn about fire fighting - slideshow

  • Scouts learn about vehicle extrication and “mechanical assist”

  • Scouts learn about firefighter rescue - slideshow

• Logan County LEPC meeting scheduled for Sept. 17

• From the Atlanta Public Library
  "Get hooked on..." in September

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • July Insurance and Legislative Meeting

  • July Road and Bridge Meeting

  • July Waste Management

  • August Executive/Economic Development Meeting

• IEMA Encourages Illinois residents to register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill in October
  California earthquake highlights importance of preparedness

Monday, Sept., 8

• Mistakes add up, Railers routed

• Logan County ZBA renders unanimous decision for medical Marijuana production site

• Mount Pulaski's "Wizard of Oz" Fall Festival starts with dark storm, ends beautifully

  • Mount Pulaski Festival activities Friday and Saturday - slideshow

  • Mount Pulaski "Wizard of Oz" parade - slideshow

• Atlanta Fall Festival celebrates "Picnic Time!" - slideshow

• Zion Lutheran School Fun Day draws crowd

  • ZLS Family fun day - slideshow

• Maaks pleads guilty in death of Courtney Reves
  Convicted of Drug Induced Homicide

• Mayfield Mutterings
  Illinois beats Western Kentucky 42-34
  Illini move to 2-0
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • July Airport Committee

  • July Animal Control Committee

  • July Executive/Economic Development Meeting

  • July Finance Meeting

• Health Alert!
  Recalls announced
  Multiple recalls involving the well-being of children

Saturday, Sept., 6

• Maaks pleads guilty in death of Courtney Reves
  Convicted of Drug Induced Homicide

• West Nile Virus activity detected in Logan County

• Boy Scout Troop 111 to hold special recruiting event today
  Day will include live fire and rescue demonstrations by the Lincoln Fire Department

• Girls on the Run of Central Illinois opens registration for fall program
  Families can register their girl now through September 8th for the healthy lifestyle and self-confidence program offered at Chester-East Lincoln

• Scholarships awarded to six individuals by Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois

• Central Illinois Mcdonald’s® restaurants thank public safety officers with free smoothies
  “Smoothies for Service” rewards police officers, fire fighters and EMS workers for hard work and dedication to community

• Land of Lincoln Honor Flight scheduled for September 16

• In observance of Grandparents Day state praises grandparents raising their grandchildren
  Dept on Aging funds support services for grandparents who need assistance to provide a stable environment for their grandchildren

• Illinois Department of Public Health reports higher Medical Cannabis interest than expected

• Red Cross encourages preparedness during September
  Families should get prepared during National Preparedness Month

• Preserve the Harvest for Winter Meals and Holiday Gifts
  By Melinda Myers

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  That little nip that teases us … autumn

Friday, Sept., 5

• Company eye's north Lincoln for Medical Marijuana production
  County planning commission approves rezoning

• Kodaroamers "Film Noir" exhibit opens in Lincoln
  Artsy throwback to tough guy and ladies era

  • "Film Noir" - slideshow

• Atlanta to celebrate fall with "Picnic Time"
  Head for a festival this weekend

• Bonanza® Steakhouse honors first responders on anniversary of 9-11
  Free Buffet for all first responders

• Hunter Safety course to be held Sept. 12 & 13 in Mount Pulaski

• Electronics recycling this weekend at Habitat for Humanity

• Glass recycling this weekend at Logan County Fairground

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • June Insurance and Legislative Committee

  • June Liquor Committee

  • June Waste Management

  • June Workshop (full board)

  • June Regular (full board voting session)

• A Wet August Wraps Up a Cool, Wet Summer in Illinois

• Governor Quinn Announces One of Illinois’ Oldest Manufacturers to Expand in Decatur
  Union Iron Creating 25 Jobs, Investing $10.3 Million in New Facility

Thursday, Sept., 4

• Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership golf outing offers new options this year

• There’s no place like home in Mount Pulaski this weekend

  • Mount Pulaski Fall Festival event schedule

  • Tammy Renee Harris to perform Saturday at Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

• Heartland offers community education classes on Lincoln Campus

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • June Animal Control Committee

  • June Finance Meeting

  • June Logan County Ambulance, Coroner, EMA, and Sheriff's Meetings

  • June Planning & Zoning Meeting

• Column
  Potato Leafhopper Damage Revisited and Cricket and Nuisance Pest Control
  By John Fulton

• Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1

• Madigan urges Home Depot customers to take caution, report unauthorized charges

• IDOT Announces public meetings to help plan future transportation programs
  Input wanted for development of upcoming multi-year program

Wednesday, Sept., 3

• Energy Assistance now available at Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois

• ALMH Hosts Free Dinner to Promote Concussion Awareness
  RSVP requested

• LCU to Host Public Seminars September 11

• Lincoln Heritage Museum announces Grand Soirée
  Gala fundraiser planned for September 27, 2014

• Oasis offers series of dance classes

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • June Airport & Farm Committee

  • June Building and Grounds Committee Meeting

  • June Road and Bridge Meeting

  • June Safety Committee Meeting

• Second Request
  UOC seeks candidates for board of directors for new organization

• State’s Medical Cannabis Patient and Caregiver application process begins

• History on wheels at Davis Mansion
  Cars will cruise to David Davis Mansion on Sept. 6 to raise money for historic site

• Civil War’s end left deep scars
  ALPLM welcomes Caroline Janney on Sept. 8 to discuss post-war divisions; first in series of authors this fall

Tuesday, Sept., 2

• A tribute to Mike Fak

• Michael Fak, 66, passed away on Sunday Aug., 31, 2014
  See obituary for arrangements by Peasley Funeral Home

• Delavan Fall Festival good times and great memories
  More festivals to come

• Festival draws friends, families and visitors together

• Delavan Fall Festival - slideshow

• "FILM NOIR" a photography exhibit in black and while to open in Lincoln

• Hero Walk and Day of Family Fun for Super Alex

• LCHS hosts parent open house Sept. 17
  First parent teacher conference to be October 23

• Lincoln Zone LWML Fall Rally to be held September 17

• Second Request
  UOC seeks candidates for board of directors for new organization

• Beatles tribute band 'American English' kicks off Kirkland season Sept. 5

• IDNR delivers revised rules to implement Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act
  Rules strengthened to ensure public participation, improve transparency, toughen penalties and protect the environment